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The Author’s Lounge with Briel O'Cyrus
The Author's Lounge is a podcast hosted by 26-time award winning author, indie publisher, & filmmaker, Briel O'Cyrus.
This show is focused on entertaining, educating, and inspiring the younger generation of creators, artists, entertainers, and writers through knowledge shared from the host and his guests which include seasoned/professional, New York Times Bestselling/award winning authors, actors/actresses, filmmakers, singers, songwriters, executive Hollywood producers, publishers, literary agents, certified editors, illustrators, and much more!
Episodes
100 episodes
#100 - 5-time Grammy nominee, ROBIN THICKE talks family, music, The Mask Singer, charity involvement & more
Link to video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/YK8A3sc9OiQ Robin Thicke is a 5-time Grammy nominee with hit records such as Lost Without You, B...
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Episode 100
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#99 - Actor, ELI HEINZE on his experience as the lead actor in the indie horror/thriller, DON'T GO INSIDE!
https://youtu.be/IcXT-hZ4bEM Want to check out our film, DON'T GO INSIDE? Click the link above. Want to learn more about Actor, Eli Heinze? Click the link below:
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Episode 99
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8:51
#98 - MELISSA DUGE SPIERS talks being a writer, an award-winning memoirist, screenwriter, essayist & more!
Want to learn more about Melissa Duge Spiers? Click the link(s) below:https://melissadugespiers.substack.com/abouthttp...
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Episode 98
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25:01
#97 - Award-winning Author DOUGLAS COLE on being a musician, poet, books/screenwriting, commercials & more
https://douglastcole.com/ Want to learn more about award-winning author, Douglas Cole? Click the link above.
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Episode 97
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31:59
#96 - Author, MIKE VAN HORN talks writing books, monetization from sells, building a website, brand & more
https://www.smallbusinessworkbooks.com/about Want to learn more about author, Mike Van Horn? Click the link above.
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Episode 96
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41:49
#95 - Amazon Bestselling author, NINA AMIR on her new book, the SFWC, writing advice/author journey & more
https://ninaamir.com/ CLICK THE LINK if you want to learn more about multi-time Amazon Bestselling Author, Nina Amir!
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Episode 95
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36:09
#94 - CHARLES ORGBON III on being the author of Disney’s Mufasa novelization, writing journey, LBGT & more
https://charlesorgbon.com https://www.instagram.com/charlesorgbon?igsh=cnh5YW52aGN5dDlpWant to learn more about the auth...
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Episode 94
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38:17
#93 - Live Multi-Cam Director, HOLLY PEARSON on Hollywood Bowl, Rihanna, Cynthia Eriva, showbiz & more!
Original video: https://youtu.be/1DvZi2Al5NQhttps://www.instagram.com/hollzinhollywood/?hl=en
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Episode 93
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21:35
#92 - Acclaimed Playwright, SARAH CONGRESS on her new horror-comedy, Delulu & discussion of O'Cyrus' film
https://sarahcongress.com/ Want to learn more about the Acclaimed Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Script Doctor, Sarah Congress? Please visit her website at the link above.
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Episode 92
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26:51
#91 - Author, JACQUELINE KOPITO on her tweens book series 'TWINTASTIC', collab w/Emmy Award Winner & more!
https://www.jacquelinekopito.com/Want to learn more about Jacqueline Kopito? Click the link above to visit her website or click her socials underneath this message.LinkedIn:
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Episode 91
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26:58
#90 - Emmy Award Winner, TOMMY MORGAN JR talks television, movies, ownership, Hollywood, Producing & more!
Want to learn more from Tommy Morgan Jr? Reach out to him directly via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymorganjr/
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Episode 90
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43:35
#89 - CasualKaL talks becoming a streamer, podcast, military, college, leadership, motivation & much more!
https://www.tiktok.com/@casualkalhttps://www.twitch.tv/casualkalhttps://www.youtub...
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Episode 89
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48:40
#88 - LAUREN STYLES on being a Film Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, & CEO of Film Co Legacies in Motion
https://www.legaciesinmotion.co/meet-lauren Want to learn more about Lauren Styles and her film company, LEGACIES IN MOTION? Please click the link above.
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Episode 88
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58:24
#87 - T. E. TERRY HOLMES on being an Actor, Artist, Performer, providing voiceover work for BFTA and more!
FULL VIDEO OF EPISODE: https://youtu.be/1RZyBj0W3goT. E. Terry Holmes is an Artist, Actor, Bohemian, Bon Vivant, Raconteur, and Gentleman Of Fortune. In his youth, he acted in a number of...
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Episode 87
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58:29
#86 - J.D. BARKER talks being a New York Times Bestselling Author, Simon & Schuster imprint, career & more
https://jdbarker.com/ Want to learn more about the New York Times/International Bestselling American Author and co-host of the longstanding podcast, Writers Ink, J.D. Barker? Please click the link above.<...
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Episode 86
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46:49
#85 - The Icon, ADA DINDI on being a motivator, actor, author, model, entrepreneur, brand building & more
Want to learn more about this powerhouse of a person? Click the links below to follow her journey and/or purchase her book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ada.dindi/TikTo...
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Episode 85
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1:13:44
#84 - ERIK FRANKLIN on being a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, filming Spiderman-4 fan movie, etc
Want to learn more about Erik Franklin? Please click the link(s) below:IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikonpaper/YouTube: (LOVE JOY INFOMERCIAL)
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Episode 84
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58:31
#83 - Award winning author, DEBBIE GONZALEZ on writing a children’s book series, marketing yourself & more
Want to learn more about Debbie Gonzalez? Please click the link below:https://www.instagram.com/cooperloopstories/
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Episode 83
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43:40
#82 - Literary Agent, LESLIE VARNEY on book publishing, BIG 5, being an agent, her vision, clients & more!
Literary Agent, Leslie Varney breaks down her process of seeking talent, what she seeks, industry norms amongst book publishing, cultural diversity within publishing and much more. It was a raw and organic conversation about the business of boo...
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Episode 82
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44:01
#81 - WRITINGUNDERTHELIGHTS on path to become an author, creative process, writing outdoors and much more!
Want to follow Sean on TikTok? Search his username below:“writingunderthelights”
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Episode 81
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30:13
#80 - Award-winning Actress, KATHERINE NORLAND on acting career, being a bestselling author, poetry & more
Want to learn more about Katherine Norland? Please click the link below:https://katherinenorland.mykajabi.com/youareworthyKatherine Norland is an award-winning Actress...
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Episode 80
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46:30
#79 - Bestselling Author, AARON RYAN, on winning awards, publishing nearly 40 books, marketing/ads & more!
Want to learn more about the bestselling author, Aaron Ryan? Visit the link below:https://bestsellingauthorspeaker.com/Aaron Ryan is a bestselling, award-winning author, a longtime motivational/inspirational speaker, panelist and wo...
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Episode 79
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50:52
#78 - Voice Actor, JAKE HABERMAN talks working at Crunchyroll, One Piece role, meeting Chris Sabat & more!
To learn more about Voice Actor, Jake Haberman please click on the information below:IMDb credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10899946/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1Visual r...
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Episode 78
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19:03
#77 - DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART talks new book, negotiating deals, betting on herself, life advice and more!
Order my book, Love the Teen You Have, launching October 28, 2025: https://www.amazon.com/author/dr.ann-louise_2025Website: https://www.anewdaysa.com/Talkadot:
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Episode 77
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37:26
#76 - Film Director, Rushikesh Bhadane on directing, Producing, Editing, Content Creation & Cinematography
Rushikesh Bhadane is a Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, and Content Creator. He has a Master’s of Fine Arts in Filmmaking and has worked on award winning feature films, short films, music videos, documentaries, and web series. Rushi...
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Episode 76
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